Grasshopper Bank

Contract Senior Accountant

Posted 11 Hours Ago

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Hiring Remotely in USA

Remote

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

The Contract Senior Accountant will prepare financial statements, manage month-end close processes, assist with audits, and streamline accounting procedures in a financial services setting.

Summary Generated by Built In

Grasshopper Bank is a client-first, digital bank built for the business and innovation economy, with an obsession for providing leading-edge technology, solutions-driven products and superior service through a combination of passionate people and digital resources.

We are a highly experienced team who pride ourselves on diversity of thought and perspective. Nationally chartered, our portfolio of products and services range from VC, PE & Portfolio Companies to SBA Lending, as well as direct SMB and Embedded Banking.

Our entrepreneurial drive allows us to support the growth and success of a wide range of clients at every stage of their business through inclusive partnership. We seek out team members who will enable both our organization and our people to grow and thrive through collaboration and acting with integrity and respect.

Our focus on cross-functional teamwork provides a culture where ideas are valued, accountability is encouraged, and successes are celebrated. We welcome all those searching for the opportunity to contribute to banking innovation that influences and supports the emerging digital world of Financial Services.

Our digital first approach enables our teams the flexibility to work remotely. We have offices in NYC and Boston.

What you'll do:

This position will be a 3 month contract responsible for preparation of financial statements and management reports, maintaining accounting/financial systems, conducting research and analysis of financial data and assisting with annual planning.
Responsibilities include:

Help lead the month end close process, including journal entry preparation related to transactions: Investment Entries, Loans, Monthly Accruals, Expense & Revenue Recognition, Equity & Stock, Intercompany Settlement and Elimination Entries
Prepare month end account reconciliations including documentation and workpaper support
Responsible for Daily Cash and Suspense Reconciliations including investigating and resolving suspense items
Assist with developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures in accordance with accounting standards and regulations
Maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of financial statements, footnotes and disclosures as well as periodic regulatory filings
Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP
Identify opportunities to streamline the accounting process and drive process improvements
Support External and Internal audit requests
Conduct variance analysis, highlighting trends investigating discrepancies
Participate in special projects and new product implementations
Perform other duties as assigned

What you need:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
Professional certification (CFM, CMA, or CPA) or advanced degree
At least 5 years in accounting, preferably in financial services or fintech
Strong knowledge of GAAP, FDIC/OCC standards
Creative problem-solving skills adept at managing competing multiple projects with competing priorities
Very good organization skills to ensure delivery of work meets deadlines
Ability to read and interpret technical research and reports and apply information to specific business situations
Highly proficient with MS Excel and Word
Able to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
Effectively and promptly communicate in verbal and written interactions with vendors, employees and other stakeholders
Extraordinary attention to detail with the highest level of care for your clients and their experiences
High degree of accountability and independence in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

About
Grasshopper is a client-first digital bank serving small businesses, startups, and investors supporting them across the innovation economy. Our digital solutions cover small business, venture-backed companies, fintech-focused Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and commercial API banking platforms, SBA lending, commercial real estate lending, and yacht financing. Privately owned and headquartered in New York City, the bank is a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation member and is an Equal Housing/Equal Opportunity Lender.We're always looking for talented, driven, visionary people to join our team. If you don't see the job that fits your skillset, please send your resume to [email protected].